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IPC Governing Board approves two more Tokyo 2020 venues
The confirmation of the powerlifting and track cycling venues means 21 out of 23 venues have been approved.
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Tokyo 2020 unveils shortlisted emblem designs
Four designs are up for consideration, with the final decision to come on 25 April.
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Tokyo 2020 welcomes Ajinomoto Co., as an Official Partner
Tokyo 2020 now has 29 domestic partners, including 14 Official Partners.
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Tokyo 2020 unveil plans for Rio 2016 ‘Japan House’
The iconic Cidada das Artes will host the national hospitality centre for Japan, where visitors can get a glimpse of how the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will look.
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Bridgestone become Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold Partner
Tokyo 2020 now boasts 31 Paralympic Partners as Bridgestone commits it support to the Games.
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Tokyo 2020 appoints Mitsubishi Electric as an Official Partner
The Organising Committee now have 28 Tokyo 2020 Partners, including 13 Official Partners.
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New website takes Tokyo 2020 to the next digital step
The new site delivers more information about preparations for the Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.
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Tokyo 2020 publishes early plans for sustainability
Plans to deliver a minimal impact Paralympic and Olympic Games have been outlined.
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Tokyo 2020 reinforces its team with two new Vice Presidents
Kazuhiro Tsuga and Tsutomu Tomioka were appointed Vice Presidents by the Organising Committee.
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Tokyo 2020 “Best prepared Organising Committee” with four years to go
IPC CEO Xavier Gonzalez believes Tokyo 2020 are on course to deliver the best ever Paralympic Games.
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Four Japanese newspapers become Tokyo 2020 Official Partners
The media organisations will provide content in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Kyodo signs MoU to be Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games host news agency
Kyodo will provide comprehensive national news, sports and pictorial coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
WADA chats with Tokyo 2020 Director of Sport about the spirit of sport
WADA caught up with the Director of Sport for Tokyo 2020 and got his thoughts on the importance of clean sport.
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No. 1: The IPC announces biggest ever broadcast and commercial agreements
Deal with NHK and Toyota underline the growth of interest in the Paralympic Movement ahead of Tokyo 2020.
Toyoda to focus on business efforts for Tokyo 2020
Akio Toyoda has resigned as Tokyo 2020 Vice President to lead efforts of Japan’s business community to support the Games.
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No. 17 Badminton, taekwondo join Tokyo 2020 programme
A total of 22 sports will be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with two expected to make their Paralympic debuts.
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Tokyo 2020 competition attracts thousands of entries
The competition to design the emblems for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw more than 14,500 submissions.
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Tokyo 2020 welcomes LIXIL as Gold Partner
The housing, building company is the 15th Gold Partner of the Tokyo 2020 Games.
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IPC Governing Board approve 19 of Tokyo 2020’s Paralympic sport venues
The venue masterplan was presented by Tokyo 2020 to the IPC Governing Board at its meeting in Mexico City on Thursday (12 November)
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Tokyo 2020 Minister visits Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Toshiaki Endo visited the Paralympic Movement’s birthplace to learn more ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.